• prep: 25 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 25 min

servings:

A simple and healthy vegetarian salad of Israeli couscous makes a great weeknight meal. You won't miss the meat in this filling vegetarian dish. Black beans add protein, and avocado is rich in heart-healthy fat.

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Israeli couscous
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/2 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
• 1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
• 1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno (optional), thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced

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